B0013critical severityBody
Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Battery
on 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata 1.8L I4 · RWD
What this code means
A short to battery voltage was detected in the driver side airbag deployment circuit.
Symptoms
- Airbag warning light on
- SRS fault stored
- Unintended deployment risk
Common causes
- Wiring harness chafing against metal
- Connector pin damage
- Faulty airbag squib
- Incorrect wiring repair
Diagnostic steps
- Disconnect battery and wait
- Inspect wiring for chafing
- Check connector pins
- Measure circuit for shorts to B+
Repair notes
Locate and repair the short to battery voltage. Professional service required.
Other Body codes on this vehicle
B0001
Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
B0002
Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
B0003
Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
B0004
Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
B0005
Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
B0006
Passenger Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
B0010
Driver Side Airbag Deployment
B0011
Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Open
B0012
Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Ground
B0014
Passenger Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Open